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Agricultural producers can share their input in the Midwest Farm Conservation Survey

Published on September 2, 2026
Help improve the value of conservation programs for Midwestern farmers by taking a survey.
Looking beyond appearance: Measuring cover crop biomass in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Lessons learned from a cover crop workshop demonstration field day.
Watering smarter: Join MSU Extension for a hands-on nursery irrigation field day

Published on August 28, 2026
Gain insights into creating more uniform, efficient, and environmentally responsible irrigation systems.
New pesticide decision website for apple and peach growers

Published on August 26, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for peach and apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
Soil Health Advancement for Agricultural Resilience Enhancement (SHARE) project aims to assess resilience of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture

Published on August 20, 2026
Learn more about regenerative agriculture and the ways it has emerged as a key solution to navigating climatic extremes.
Register for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Registration is open for the Pesticide Core Review Training and MDARD RUP test, offered in English and Spanish, at the Great Lakes Expo on December 10. Participants can also earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

Published on August 18, 2026
A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.
Michigan hop pest report – August 13, 2026

Published on August 14, 2026
Hopyards remain in a critical disease control period as cones develop.
Michigan hop pest report – July 30, 2026

Published on August 4, 2026
Hopyards remain in a critical disease control period as cones form.